Statewide ‘Start Run, Stop Drugs’ marathon held in Thoothukudi and Kanniyakumari
Government officials in Tamil Nadu organized 'Start Run, Stop Drugs' marathons in Thoothukudi and Kanniyakumari to mark the International Day against Drug Abuse. Ministers and local authorities participated in the events to promote a drug-free state and encourage youth engagement in sports.
Why it matters
These initiatives highlight state-level efforts to combat substance abuse through public awareness campaigns and community-based health promotion.
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Minister P. Mathan Raja on Friday flagged off a ‘Start Run, Stop Drugs’ awareness marathon in Thoothukudi, marking the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
The article provides a straightforward, factual report on government-led public health awareness events without editorializing.
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